12-12-2023, 02:54 PM
But to be fair, nor do most govts & politicians.
Although given that our new glorious leader is religious, perhaps we could have expected better, y'know, a bit of the Christian concern for the well being of others, especially at this time of thee year. Although that maybe only applies to the already wealthy...?
I'm amazed that anyone thought Luxon could in any way, control Winnie.
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/l...VUX3Z3AVY/
"Hipkins said that the new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon needs to show some leadership, particularly towards Winston Peters, who Hipkins claims has overstepped majorly.
“He needs to talk to Winston Peters and tell him his comments are unacceptable,” Hipkins said.
Hipkins called on Luxon to “stamp it out” and “act like a prime minister”.
“I am not overly confident that Luxon has control over his government,” he said.
[b]“[/b]New Zealanders did not vote for a windfall gain for landlords being applied retrospectively, which is effectively what they are planning to do with the announcements they have made.”
On the removal of the smoke-free laws, Hipkins said it was “morally reprehensible”.
“It shows just two days into government they have already lost their moral compass,” Hipkins said.
“It is an international embarrassment as well, the first major headline that this government has attracted is their decision to increase the number of New Zealanders who smoke cigarettes.”
Although given that our new glorious leader is religious, perhaps we could have expected better, y'know, a bit of the Christian concern for the well being of others, especially at this time of thee year. Although that maybe only applies to the already wealthy...?
I'm amazed that anyone thought Luxon could in any way, control Winnie.

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/l...VUX3Z3AVY/
"Hipkins said that the new Prime Minister Christopher Luxon needs to show some leadership, particularly towards Winston Peters, who Hipkins claims has overstepped majorly.
“He needs to talk to Winston Peters and tell him his comments are unacceptable,” Hipkins said.
Hipkins called on Luxon to “stamp it out” and “act like a prime minister”.
“I am not overly confident that Luxon has control over his government,” he said.
[b]“[/b]New Zealanders did not vote for a windfall gain for landlords being applied retrospectively, which is effectively what they are planning to do with the announcements they have made.”
On the removal of the smoke-free laws, Hipkins said it was “morally reprehensible”.
“It shows just two days into government they have already lost their moral compass,” Hipkins said.
“It is an international embarrassment as well, the first major headline that this government has attracted is their decision to increase the number of New Zealanders who smoke cigarettes.”
in order to be old & wise, you must first be young & stupid. (I'm still working on that.)